§ Mr. Silkinasked the Attorney-General to what extent there has been experienced on any of the circuits a shortage of barristers, and how many cases have had to be adjourned in any instance because of the absence of defending barristers; and what action he proposes to take to deal with this problem?
§ The Attorney-GeneralIt is of course true that many members of the Bar previously practising on circuit are now serving in the Forces or doing war work. Some difficulty due to this cause is inevitable in war time. I have no information as to cases having to be adjourned because of the shortage of barristers but I am making inquiries on the matter.